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BF12 BOV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,272 mi
Last recorded70,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 BOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 70,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 69,048 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 69,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 64,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 59,555 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 59,548 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,313 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 45,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,773 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BF12 BOV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 BOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF12 BOV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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